Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - CRIM 801 G100

Criminological Theory II (3)

Class Number: 8050

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CRIM 800, or permission of the instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Advanced topics in criminological theory. Topics for in-depth analysis will be selected according to the availability and interest in specific course instructors. The course will emphasize theoretical construction and development, the importance of theory, and how it structure criminological thought.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will involve a detailed analysis of selected theories of crime with an emphasis on contemporary developments and debates. Although the course will cover several influential theories in criminology, the content will primarily focus on life course and developmental theories. Testable theoretical propositions and empirical tests of these perspectives will be examined throughout the course. The final aim will be to apply one of these theories to your specific research areas of interest to build an empirical research proposal.

OBJECTIVES: To critically analyze contemporary theory and apply selected theories to your research area of interest.

Grading

  • Seminar Contributions 40%
  • Research Proposal Presentation 15%
  • Term Paper 45%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

No textbook required; weekly readings will be selected for each theory as the course proceeds.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS